President Taft's White House bathtub anecdote

President William Howard Taft (1909–1913) is widely reported to have required a custom, oversized bathtub during his White House presidency because of his large stature; many presidential histories note a special tub was installed for him. Some retellings exaggerate the size and specific circumstances, but the basic accommodation for Taft in the Executive Mansion is documented in White House histories and biographies. The story has entered White House lore about how administrations have altered the residence to meet presidents' needs.